Dictum
[DIK-təm]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Latin, late 16th century
1.
A short statement that expresses a general truth or principle.
2.
A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.
Examples of Dictum in a sentence
"The famous medical dictum says, ‘First, do no harm.’"
"Stanley wanted to include a popular spiritual dictum in the introduction to his novel."
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